VICTORIA TOWER GARDENS CONSULTATION FORM

The Royal Parks are developing a project to improve toilet, concession and playground facilities in Victoria Tower Gardens. Please help us by completing the following questionnaire.

Which age group(s) apply to members of your household (1 tick for each person)?

Under 5 years old / 13 to 19 years old
5 to 12 years old / 20 to 25 years old
25 years plus

What is your ethnicity (optional)?

White / Other ethnic group / Prefer not to say

Are you interested in the development of facilities in Victoria Tower Gardens?

Yes / No

If yes, which group/s best represent you (please tick all that apply?

General member of local community / Tourist/visitor
Local education provider / Parent/carer/guardian
Stakeholder Group (Please Specify)e.g. Thorney Island Society

Please estimate how long would it take you to travel to Victoria Tower Gardens?

Less than 5 mins / 10-30mins
5-10 mins / Over 30 mins

Have you been to Victoria Tower Gardens before?

Yes / No

If yes, how many times have you been?

Once or twice / Five times plus
Three to five times / Regular visitor

If no, what are your reasons for not visiting it?

I didn’t realise it was there / There are better places close by
Nothing of interest to me / The road is in the way
It is too far away / No toilet provision
Nowhere to buy tea/coffee / Nothing of interest for my children
Other (please state):

If you are a regular visitor, why do you go to Victoria Tower Gardens?

To walk the dog / The view
For some fresh air / To play
To relax / Commuting through
Other (please state):

What’s the best thing about Victoria Tower Gardens?

It’s by the river / The Palace of Westminster
The trees / Sculptures/architecture
The greenery/ planting / The history of the place
The playground / The views
Other (Please state):

What would encourage you to come more often to Victoria Tower Gardens?

Public toilets / Better seating
Better paths / More litter bins
Better play facility / Somewhere to buy tea/coffee
More information about events and activities / Better signage
Other (please state):

Overall how satisfied are you with the proposals for Victoria Tower Gardens (select one)?

Very
satisfied / Fairly satisfied / Neutral / Fairly dissatisfied / Very dissatisfied

To what extent do you supportthe proposals for providing public toilet facilities in Victoria Tower Gardens (select one)?

Strongly support / Support / Neutral / Against / Strongly against
Comments:

To what extent do you support the proposals for introduction of a seasonal kiosk (select one)?

Strongly support / Support / Neutral / Against / Strongly Against
Comments:

To what extent do you support the proposals for extension of the existing playground to increase the area for children’s play (select one)?

Strongly Support / Support / Neutral / Against / Strongly against
Comments:

To what extent do you supportproposals for relocation and conservation of the Spicer Memorial to create additional space for play and improve visibility (select one)?

Strongly support / Support / Neutral / Against / Strongly against
Comments:

What do you think could be further improved/what could we do better (select all that apply)?

Accessibility / Safety/Security
Appearance of the playground / Appeal of playground to wider age range
Space for families / Orientation/wayfinding
Other (please state):
Comments:

Will you visit Victoria Tower Gardens again?

Yes / No / Not sure

If No, why not?

Comments:

Any other comments, especially pertaining to proposals for the toilets, playground, kiosk and Spicer Memorial:

Please return this questionnaire to the address below or email it to us at Park .

Name: / Email or Tel No.
Post Code

If you would like to be involved in further in the development of the Victoria Tower Gardens projectplease tick this box  and we will contact you as the scheme progresses.

Thank you for your time. This is part of consultation carried out by The Royal Parks.

For further information regarding the Royal Parks please visit our website royalparks.org.uk or email Park

Or call 0300 061 2000 or post the reply to Rangers Lodge, Hyde Park, London W2 2UH